Antenna Production Engineer

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking Antenna Production Engineers to join our fast-growing team and even faster-growing production facilities.

At Echodyne, we don't just believe radar makes the world safer and more secure; we know it. Echodyne employees see the proof of it every day, and in this role, your work will directly and observably support our mission of "Safety and Security in an Age of Autonomy."

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Antenna Production Engineering team will own the maintenance and evolution of all antenna and radar test & measurement instruments.  Members of this team will be responsible for ensuring that antenna ATP instruments maintain operational uptime that supports production targets, for identifying and leading upgrades, and will work with the manufacturing team as SMEs supporting expansions of Echodyne's production facilities.  

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• BS Degree or higher in Engineering or Physics
• 2 or more years of experience in antennas or antenna-measurement.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of antennas and antenna measurement.
• Hands-on experience measuring antennas or radiating RF devices at microwave and/or millimeter-wave frequencies.  
• Experience performing data analysis for measurement/experiments, related to antenna measurement, including pattern analysis, side-lobes, and near/far field transformations.
• Some experience writing code for analysis, applications, or projects.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) 

• Hands-on experience with complex mixed-signal (RF, analog, & digital) instruments or experimental apparatus.
• Experience in any mechanical engineering CAD programs.
• Aptitude for building things, and hands-on proactive approach to what needs to get done.

CULTURAL NORTH STAR

The antenna production engineering team will play a key role in Echodyne's continued rapid growth by owning the production instruments for our MESA antenna (core-technology) assemblies.  Candidates for this position will be excited to work in an operational environment that may include periods of time-pressure to meet production targets, but where every week is a badge of honor knowing your work directly made a positive impact on the safety & security of our country members and allies around the world.

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt position. 

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$91,500—$129,883 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care - 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.